Here’s your monthly dose of adoption grants, eligibility criteria, and deadlines as part of our ongoing mission to help you adopt without debt. Adoption grants should be an important part of your fundraising strategy. Be sure to research each grant and application guidelines, take your time to fill out all the information correctly, and put forth a lot of effort to share your adoption story.
Adoption Grants – September 2015
| Grant Organization | Eligibility Criteria | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Promise 686 | Amount: $500-$6,000 Income Restriction: None Marital Status: Married Religious Affiliation: Christian Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: Applicants must live in the Metro Atlanta area, specifically within 15 counties and three partial counties. Must have an approved home study and be working with a licensed 501(c)(3) adoption agency | September 1 |
| National Adoption Foundation | Amount: $500-$2,000 Income Restriction: None Marital Status: All Religious Affiliation: All Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: Apply when you have an approved home study or in process. There is a required monthly donation of $25 but you can cancel your recurring donation after the first month if you choose not to continue | September 15 |
| Ibsen Adoption Network | Amount: Varies Income Restriction: None (must demonstrate financial need) Marital Status: Married Religious Affiliation: Christian Type of Adoption: Special Needs (older child and siblings) Other: Must live in the state of Washington. Apply after completing your home study and after receiving a child designation or referral | September 30 |
| Love Has Come | Amount: Up to $5,000 Income Restriction: None Marital Status: Married Religious Affiliation: Christian Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: Priority will be given, but not limited to Missoula, MT area families. Must be working with a licensed 501(c)(3) agency. Apply after receiving a referral | September 30 |
| Muskogee Church of Christ | Amount: $1,500 Income Restriction: None Marital Status: Married Religious Affiliation: Christian Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: You do not have to attend this church to be eligible. Apply when you have an approved home study | September 30 |
| One Less Ministries | Amount: $500 Income Restriction: None Marital Status: Married and Single Religious Affiliation: Christian Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: Must be working with a licensed 501(c)(3) adoption agency. Apply when you have an approved home study | September 30 |
Free Adoption Funding Kit
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- 5 Financial Worksheets For Home Study & Grant Applications
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- Funding Cheat Sheet With Our Favorite Resources
- The Grant Matrix With Over 80 Adoption Grants
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Jeremy Resmer
Child Advocate. Entrepreneur. Fitness Junkie. Parent. Jeremy is an adoption fundraising coach that provides creative strategies and resources that empower families to adopt without debt.
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